| averse |
strongly opposed or disinclined; unwilling (usually followed by "to"). |
| compliance |
acquiescence or conformity. |
| embargo |
a government order that restricts trade or the shipment of goods. |
| escalate |
to increase in intensity, scope, or size. |
| fabrication |
a statement, document, or the like that is false or invented to deceive. |
| intermediate |
being or happening between two things, stages, positions, or persons; being in the middle. |
| jaunty |
having a light manner; lively and confident. |
| lavish |
to give or spend a large amount or without limit. |
| literate |
able to read and write. |
| obesity |
the condition of being exceedingly and unhealthily overweight. |
| perplex |
to puzzle, confuse, or cause uncertainty in the mind of (a person). |
| premiere |
a first public performance or showing, as of a film or stage production. |
| stellar |
brilliant; outstanding. |
| tier |
one of several rows or layers placed one above another. |
| vengeance |
injury or damage done to a person in return for injury or damage inflicted by him or her; retribution. |